Nissan Altima manuals

Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Brake fluid

Draining

DRAINING

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.

2. Depress brake pedal, loosen bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.

Refilling

CAUTION: • Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

• Never reuse drained brake fluid.

• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.

1. Make sure there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.

2. Loosen bleed valve, depress brake pedal slowly to full stroke and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the bleed valve while depressing the pedal. Repeat the same work for each wheel.

3. Bleed air. Refer to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System".

Brake lines and cables
Inspection • Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc. ...

Other materials:

Rear lh side power window alone does not operate
Diagnosis Procedure 1. CHECK REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH LH Check rear power window switch LH. Refer to PWC-110, "REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH : Component Function Check". Is th e inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 2 NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts. 2. ...

USB interface (models without Navigation System) (if so equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB input jack WARNING Do not connect/disconnect or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury. CAUTION ● Do not force the USB device int ...

Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW Work Flow OVERALL SEQUENCE DETAILED FLOW 1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred). >> GO TO 2 2. CHECK DTC 1. Check DT ...